John Indrisano
Acting
Born in East Boston, Johnny Indrisano was from a poverty stricken family. As a youth he vowed to "have money" some day. He boxed 155 amateur fights. He turned professional and went on to fight 83 main events in which he won 80. He defeated 5 world champions. His career lasted from 1924 to 1934. He defeated among others, Joe Dundee(World Welterweight Champ/non-title fight), Nick Testo, Johnny Freeman, Sig Keppen, and Sammy Baker. From 1934 to 1949 he worked as a boxing referee. He began as a boxing coach for movie stars and from there became a full-time boxing adviser on films. He also worked as a character actor. Among the stars he trained were John Garfield, Spencer Tracy, Carey Grant, Mickey Rooney, Robert Ryan, Robert Taylor, Jimmy Durante, Fred MacMurray, Ricardo Montalban, and William Lundigan. He died under mysterious conditions - possibly a suicide. Date of Death 9 July 1968, San Fernando Valley, California (apparent suicide by hanging)
Barefoot in the Park
as Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)
Age 61 (now 63)
Requiem for a Heavyweight
as Barfly Watching TV (uncredited)
Age 56 (now 63)
The Legend of Lylah Clare
as Studio Grip (uncredited)
Age 62 (now 63)
Barefoot in the Park
as Policeman with Drunk (uncredited)
Age 61 (now 63)
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
as Hard Hat in Crowd (uncredited)
Age 58 (now 63)
Under the Yum Yum Tree
as Boxing Instructor (uncredited)
Age 57 (now 63)
Requiem for a Heavyweight
as Barfly Watching TV (uncredited)
Age 56 (now 63)
Two Weeks in Another Town
as Bouncer (uncredited)
Age 56 (now 63)
Chicago Confidential
as Gilky - Strongarm Man (uncredited)
Age 51 (now 63)
It's Always Fair Weather
as Charlie's Henchman (uncredited)
Age 49 (now 63)
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Stunt Coordinator
Age 48 (now 63) Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
as Member of Third Barn Raising Team (uncredited)
Age 48 (now 63)
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
as Fight Referee
Age 43 (now 63)
The Plot Thickens
as Man in Line for Inspection (uncredited)
Age 31 (now 63)
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
as Johnny
Age 57 (now 63)
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
as Referee
Age 53 (now 63)
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Also Known As
Johnny Andrews, Johnny Andressano
IMDB
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